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Dutch government outlines new package to reduce emissions

Dutch government outlines new package to reduce emissions

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The Dutch government unveiled a new package Wednesday to slash carbon emissions by promoting clean energy, sustainable homes and industry and the use of electric cars among other a raft of measures to combat climate chan
Pricey prawns may imperil Indian grain that combats climate

Pricey prawns may imperil Indian grain that combats climate

KOCHI, India (AP) — On a tiny sliver of land in southern India, the future of an ancient grain that helps combat climate change is in doubt.
Canada Infrastructure Bank loaning $220M to Flo for EV charging network expansion

Canada Infrastructure Bank loaning $220M to Flo for EV charging network expansion

TORONTO — Electric vehicle drivers can expect more charging options ahead as the Canada Infrastructure Bank is loaning $220 million to Flo Services Inc. to expand its network.
Company seeks first-time restart of shuttered nuclear plant

Company seeks first-time restart of shuttered nuclear plant

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) — A company that tears down closed nuclear power plants wants to do in Michigan what has never been done in the U.S.: restore a dead one to life.
German company sells heat pump business to US firm Carrier

German company sells heat pump business to US firm Carrier

BERLIN (AP) — Germany's Viessmann Group is selling its heat pump business, viewed as a key technology for the transition away from fossil fuel heating, to Florida-based Carrier Global Corp. as part of a 12 billion-euro ($13.2 billion) deal.
Bavaria to make it easier to shoot wolves in Alpine region

Bavaria to make it easier to shoot wolves in Alpine region

BERLIN (AP) — Officials in Germany's southern state of Bavaria said Wednesday that they want to make it easier to shoot wolves after farmers complained that their livestock on Alpine pastures are being preyed upon.

Slovenia: Bear lightly injures dog walker, amid cull debate

LJUBLJANA, Slovenia (AP) — A bear has attacked and bitten a man walking his dog in a village south of Slovenia's capital Ljubljana, authorities said Wednesday. The man suffered a minor leg injury in the attack around 7.
EU agrees to boost green fuels for aviation, cut emissions

EU agrees to boost green fuels for aviation, cut emissions

BRUSSELS (AP) — New rules requiring airlines to use more sustainable fuels across the European Union have been agreed by negotiators from member countries and the EU Parliament in a bid to help decarbonize the sector.
$1.6B trial starts against utility over fatal 2020 wildfires

$1.6B trial starts against utility over fatal 2020 wildfires

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A trial connected to a $1.6 billion class action lawsuit against utility PacifiCorp over the catastrophic Labor Day 2020 wildfires in Oregon started Tuesday in Portland.

Quakes rattle New Zealand but no reports of major damage

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — A series of moderately strong earthquakes rattled New Zealand's North Island on Wednesday morning but there were no immediate reports of major damage or injuries. A preliminary magnitude 5.
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